SOLUTION: A manufacturer lists a coat at $800, with discounts of 45%, 10% and 5%. What price does the retail store pay for the coat?

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Question 1010129: A manufacturer lists a coat at $800, with discounts of 45%, 10% and 5%. What price does the retail store pay for the coat?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
+x+ = price the store paid for coat
+.55x+ is the list price after 1st discount
+.9%2A.55x+ = list price after 2nd discount
+.95%2A.9%2A.55x+ = list price after 3rd discount
+.95%2A.9%2A.55x+=+800+
+.47025x+=+800+
+x+=+1701.22+
The price the store paid was $1,701.22